Nike Swim Joins College Swimming League as 2026 Sequence Sponsor

Major Sponsor of Inaugural College Swimming League Season

Nike Swim has signed on as a season-long sponsor of the College Swimming League, backing all eight matches of the brand new property’s inaugural 2026 season from the Sept. 24 opener in Westmont, Illinois, by means of Wildcard Playoffs and League Championship set for November 6 in Indianapolis.

The partnership covers the complete first season of the College Swimming League, giving Nike Swim a presence throughout the league’s regular-season stops and postseason occasions.

CSL described the settlement as a big early dedication from one of many sport’s most recognizable manufacturers because the league prepares to launch its inaugural season.

“Nike Swim is one of the most respected names in sport, and their sponsorship of our inaugural season is a significant commitment to college swimming. Partners of this quality raise the standard for everything we do, and we are proud to welcome Phil and the Nike Swim team to the CSL.”

Rob Kent, Chief Executive Officer, College Swimming League

Nike Swim’s sponsorship will span the opening back-to-back meets at FMC Natatorium in Westmont, adopted by regular-season stops at Stanford, Knoxville, LA (Walnut) and Athens, earlier than the Wild Card and Championship set over two days in Indianapolis at IU Natatorium.

According to the league, each match will air reside throughout ESPN platforms, together with ESPN+, SEC Network and ESPNU, whereas followers exterior the United States will be capable to watch reside and free by means of DAZN.

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“For as long as I’ve been in swimming, three out of four years have been overlooked, on both the broadcast and sponsorship side for the sport. We built this league specifically for those years, and Nike Swim getting on board in season one tells us the appetite was there the whole time. It just needed something worth backing.”

Kyle Sockwell, Chief Operating Officer, College Swimming League

The sponsorship additionally connects with Nike Swim’s broader funding in faculty athletes. The model not too long ago launched an associates program with faculty swimmers, including one other level of engagement with athletes competing within the new league.

“The team at Nike Swim is extremely proud to support the College Swimming League. This exciting new venture will bring some of the best talent in swimming together to compete at the highest level, and it is fitting that Nike Swim shares the pool deck with such amazing athletes.”

Phil Hodgson, President, Nike Swim

The College Swimming League begins its inaugural season Sept. 24 in Westmont, with the collection operating by means of the Championship on Nov. 6.

Featuring 12 NCAA packages competing in a four-team match format, meets are designed to provide faculty swimming a bigger fall-season platform for followers in venue and at residence.

CSL kicks off with two nights at FMC Natatorium in Westmont earlier than the collection strikes to Stanford and extra regular-season stops throughout the nation.

Tickets for all eight CSL matches can be found by means of the College Swimming League.

About the College Swimming League

The College Swimming League is a brand new fan-focused fall occasion collection that includes 12 NCAA packages competing in a four-team match format. The league is structured round six regular-season matches, adopted by a Wild Card and Championship.

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